When is the best time to go to Puducherry

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Puducherry, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Puducherry weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Puducherry are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Puducherry January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 29mm 8.9hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Puducherry during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puducherry, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Puducherry and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Puducherry with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in January »

February

Puducherry February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 11mm 9.6hrs 12.5hrs

February in Puducherry is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puducherry, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Puducherry and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Puducherry with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in February »

March

Puducherry March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 9mm 9.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Puducherry is characteristically hot and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puducherry.

March is in the spring in Puducherry and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Puducherry with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in March »

April

Puducherry April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 13mm 9.5hrs 13.1hrs

Puducherry's weather in April is typically very hot and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puducherry.

April is in the spring in Puducherry and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Puducherry with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in April »

May

Puducherry May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 43mm 8.7hrs 13.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Puducherry and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puducherry.

May is in the spring in Puducherry and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Puducherry with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in May »

June

Puducherry June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 43mm 6.5hrs 12.3hrs

Very hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Puducherry during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puducherry.

June is in the summer in Puducherry and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Puducherry with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in June »

July

Puducherry July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 85mm 5.9hrs 12.5hrs

July in Puducherry is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puducherry for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Puducherry and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Puducherry with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in July »

August

Puducherry August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 167mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Puducherry is characteristically very hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puducherry for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Puducherry and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Puducherry with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in August »

September

Puducherry September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 137mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs

Puducherry's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puducherry for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Puducherry and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puducherry with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in September »

October

Puducherry October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 241mm 6.5hrs 13.4hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Puducherry and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puducherry for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Puducherry and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puducherry with around 241mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in October »

November

Puducherry November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 300mm 6.4hrs 12.3hrs

November is a very wet, humid month in Puducherry and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puducherry.

November is in the fall / autumn in Puducherry and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Puducherry with around 300mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in November »

December

Puducherry December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 162mm 6.9hrs 12.5hrs

December in Puducherry is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puducherry.

December is in the winter in Puducherry and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Puducherry with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Puducherry weather in December »

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Puducherry weather stats

Puducherry weather statistics
Hottest month: May 36.5°C 97.7°F
Driest month: March 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: November 300mm 11.8ins
Warmest sea: May 30°C 86°F
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